Appling County Inmate Population

Appling County holds inmates at the Appling County Jail on Barnes Street in Baxley. Searching the inmate population here takes just a few steps, and most tools are free. The county also hosts the Appling Integrated Treatment Facility, a state-run site for medium-security offenders. Whether you need to check on someone held at the jail or look up a person in state custody, several search options are open to the public. The Georgia Department of Corrections and third-party alert systems both let you track inmates tied to Appling County. This page walks through each method so you can find what you need fast.

Appling County Inmate Population Data

The Appling County Sheriff runs the jail at 560 Barnes Street in Baxley. This is the main holding site for people arrested in Appling County. The sheriff has full control of daily jail operations, from booking new inmates to handling releases. Staff process arrests around the clock, and each person booked gets added to the inmate population roster. You can call the jail to ask about a specific inmate or check their bond status.

Appling County also has the Appling Integrated Treatment Facility at 252 West Park Drive in Baxley. The state runs this site for medium-security offenders who need substance abuse treatment or mental health care. The ITF holds a separate group of inmates from the county jail, and the Georgia Department of Corrections manages all admissions and transfers there. If you are looking for someone at the ITF, the GDC offender search is the right tool to use.

The GDC keeps a profile page for the Appling County Jail with basic details. You can view it on the GDC facility page for Appling County to confirm the address and phone number.

The image above shows the GDC listing for the Appling County Jail. It confirms the location in Baxley and links to the broader facility directory.

Search Appling County Inmate Population

The fastest way to search the Appling County inmate population is through the GDC offender search tool. This free database lets anyone look up inmates held in state facilities, including people at the Appling ITF. Go to the GDC Offender Query page and type in a name, GDC ID, or case number. Results show the person's current facility, sentence details, and a photo if one is on file. The tool works best for state inmates, not county jail holds.

For people held at the Appling County Jail itself, you may need to contact the sheriff's office directly. Many county jails in Georgia do not post their full roster online. A phone call to the jail is often the quickest route. Ask for the inmate's booking date, charges, and bond amount. Staff can usually confirm if someone is in custody right now.

You can also search through VINELink, which covers most Georgia jails. Type the person's name and select Georgia as the state. VINELink shows custody status and lets you sign up for alerts if the person is released or moved. The system updates about every 15 minutes for county jails, so the data stays fairly current.

Note: GDC does not provide transfer dates for inmates due to security concerns.

Appling County Inmate Population Records

Georgia's Open Records Act gives the public a right to most government documents. Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, agencies must respond to records requests within three business days. This law applies to the Appling County Sheriff's Office and the jail. You can ask for booking logs, arrest reports, and other documents tied to the inmate population. Copies cost ten cents per page for non-medical records.

Some inmate records are exempt from public release. Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-72, central office files, disciplinary reports, and housing assignments at state facilities are not open to the public. Medical records need a signed consent form. If you need records from the GDC about an inmate at the Appling ITF, submit a request through the GDC Open Records Portal. The portal walks you through each step and gives you a tracking number.

Probation records in Georgia fall under O.C.G.A. 42-8-40 and are kept confidential unless the Board of Corrections votes to release them. Parole records follow a similar rule under O.C.G.A. 42-9-53. These limits mean that not every piece of data about an offender in Appling County will be available through a public request.

Custody Alerts for Appling County

VINELink is a free tool that sends you alerts when an inmate's status changes. It covers the Appling County Jail and most other jails across Georgia. Once you find an inmate in the system, you can sign up for phone calls, emails, or text messages whenever that person is released, transferred, or has a status update. The offender will not know you registered.

To use VINELink for Appling County inmates, go to the Georgia VINELink page and search by name. You will need to create a four-digit PIN when you register a phone number. If VINELink calls and you do not pick up, it will keep trying for 24 hours. You can also reach their support line at (833) 216-6670 if you run into problems.

Visiting Inmates in Appling County

Visits at the Appling County Jail follow rules set by the sheriff. Call ahead to find out the current visiting schedule, dress code, and ID rules. Most Georgia jails require a valid photo ID and limit visits to certain days and times. If the person you want to visit is at the Appling ITF instead, the state has a separate process. You must fill out a GDC Visitation Request Form and mail it to the facility. All visitors, regardless of age, need an approved application on file before they can schedule a visit.

The GDC requires that visitation forms be notarized. Include a copy of your photo ID, and if applicable, a marriage license or birth certificate. Do not email the form. It must be mailed to the facility where the inmate is housed. Processing can take several weeks, so plan ahead if you want to visit someone at the state facility in Appling County.

Note: Email submissions of visitation forms are not accepted at GDC facilities.

Appling County Inmate Resources

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report publishes statewide jail data each month. It tracks capacity, inmate counts, and the share of inmates awaiting trial. Across Georgia, about 68% of jail inmates are pre-trial detainees. The report covers Appling County when the jail submits data for that period. You can check the report to see how the local jail compares to others in the state.

For people on probation or parole tied to Appling County, the Georgia Department of Community Supervision handles oversight. DCS covers about 180,000 adult felony offenders across Georgia. They do not manage jail inmates, but if someone you are looking for has been released on parole, DCS is the right agency to contact. The GDC handles inmates in custody, while DCS picks up once a person is out in the community.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Appling County. If you are not sure where an inmate is held, check the neighboring jails as well. Transfers between county facilities happen often in this part of Georgia.